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US: Continued Ice in Hudson River Keeps NYC Ferry Service Suspended

Ice continued to build up in the Hudson River and nearby waterways as a deep freeze grips the Northeast. Consequently, NYC Ferry service remained suspended across all routes on Thursday, January 29.

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China: Child Falls from Car After Rear Door Opens During Turn

On January 10, 2026, in Beijing, a video captured a dangerous moment when the rear door of a turning car suddenly opened, causing a child in the back seat to fall onto the road. The child quickly stood up and ran after the vehicle, which continued moving briefly with the door still open.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is under way at the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is under way at the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is under way at the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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US: Cat Mother Drags Reluctant Kitten Across Living Room

On November 20, 2025, a mother cat was captured on camera grabbing her kitten by the head and carrying it into the living room, staggering slightly under the kitten's weight. The kitten loudly protested, clearly not wanting to be moved, and ran away as soon as the mother cat put him down. The mother cat looked up at her owner, her expression a mixture of helplessness and apologetic. The scene humorously suggested that, like human children, baby animals often resist their parents' guidance. This brief moment vividly illustrated the universal difficulty of "parenting."

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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China: Auroras Glow Over Heilongjiang After Geomagnetic Storm

Residents in Mohe, Heilongjiang, China, witnessed rare red and green auroras lighting up the night sky after a geomagnetic storm on January 20, 2026.

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Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

A protester holds up a placard reading "This dissolution is meaningless" at the venue of a stump speech by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in Tokyo's Akihabara area on Jan. 27, 2026. Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

A protester holds up a placard reading "We must not lose to a prime minister like this" at the venue of a stump speech by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in Tokyo's Akihabara area on Jan. 27, 2026. Official campaigning began across Japan the same day for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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[Breaking News]Traditional winter festival in Nara

NARA, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Icefall festival in Hokkaido

KAMIKAWA, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ozeki Aonishiki

Ozeki Aonishiki holds up a newspaper reporting his victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament as he meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2026.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta 2

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Preparation for general election

Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026, shows a board set up for candidates' posters in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Preparation for general election

Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026, shows a board set up for candidates' posters in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Preparation for general election

Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026, shows a board set up for candidates' posters in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm 2

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas. This video was shot at Walmart in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

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US: Thundersnow Lights Up Sky in Salem, Ohio

Rare thundersnow was captured in Salem, Ohio on Wednesday, January 21.

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US: Panic Buying as People Rush to Stock Up Ahead of Winter Storm

As a potentially historic winter storm dubbed “Fern” approaches the United States, residents from Texas to the Northeast are stockpiling essential goods. Fears of being trapped indoors by heavy snow, ice and extreme cold have triggered widespread panic buying, leaving grocery store shelves bare across many areas.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui

Search and rescue operations are underway in Mount Maunganui after a major landslide struck a local campground at 9:30 a.m. today. With up to nine people missing, emergency crews are working through the night. States of Emergency remain active across several regions, including Northland and the Bay of Plenty, as authorities assess the widespread damage.

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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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[Breaking News]Literary award winner in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 15 Kyodo - Novelist Ushio Hatakeyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors. (Kyodo)

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 7

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 6

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Rare Solar Storm Triggers Northern Lights Across Europe and North America 5

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday night, January 19. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2026, shows the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, where a cauldron is to be set up for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 17, 2026, shows the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, where a cauldron is to be set up for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, where a cauldron is to be set up for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2026, shows the Arch of Peace in Milan, Italy, where a cauldron is to be set up for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Marcus Thuram of FC Inter warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Referee Joao Pinheiro seen warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Lautaro Martinez of FC Inter warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Bukayo Saka of FArsenal FC warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD7 between Inter FC Internazionale and Live Arsenal FC, on 20 of January 2026, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia

VOLLEY - Serie A1 Femminile - Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia

Line up (Igor Gorgonzola Novara) during Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia, Volleyball Italian Serie A1 Women match in Novara, Italy, January 20 2026

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Mikel Merino of Arsenal F.C. warm up prior the match of the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal F.C. warm up prior the match of the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal F.C. warm up prior the match of the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal F.C. warm up prior the match of the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Yann Sommer of F.C. Inter warm up prior the match of the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Jurrien Timber of Arsenal F.C. warm up prior the match of the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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